Other Courses

Art and Design - A Level

Victory Academy, The

Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Victory Academy, The

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: 1st September 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see courses for more information

How to Apply: Via Kent Choices website

Course Summary

This course is a natural progression from GCSE Art and Design. You can develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures in practical, critical and contextual forms. The course allows you to develop an awareness of the importance of consumers of Art and Design, as well as gain an understanding of the contribution of artists, craftspeople and designers to society and industry.

Course Details

Units will include:

Component 1 - Personal investigation. This is a practical investigation supported by written material.

Component 2 - Externally set assignment. Produce a portfolio of work based on an exam question.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed on your ability to present a creative sketchbook, research into critical/contextual areas, develop design ideas, the skill and quality of drawings and use of media techniques and processes and produce final outcomes all relating to a central theme.

Examination: 15 hours following the preparatory period.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including grade 5 in GCSE Art and Design and grade 4 in English and Maths.

Your next steps...

There are many different fields within Art which you can specialize. For example: Animation, Web Design, Architecture, Gaming, Set Designer, Fashion or Textiles Designer, Interior or Food Decorator, Photographer, Illustrator, Art Dealer, Make-up Artist, Video Editor, Floral or Furniture Design.

For more courses like this, check our courses page.